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Smiley Elementary School
Elementary School · Long County · Ludowici, GA
A Long County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1530 Ga Highway 57, Ludowici, GA 31316
- Math 45% proficient (2017)
- Reading 35% proficient (2017)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smiley Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2014, to 40% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Smiley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,006
Median home value
$206,500
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smiley Elementary School is listed in Long County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smiley Elementary School
Smiley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ludowici, GA, part of Long County, serving approximately 1,286 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,204 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smiley Elementary School
What grades does Smiley Elementary School serve?
Smiley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Smiley Elementary School?
Smiley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiley Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smiley Elementary School rank in GA?
Smiley Elementary School ranks #2,204 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Smiley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smiley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smiley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smiley Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Smiley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smiley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smiley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smiley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smiley Elementary School?
73.6% of students at Smiley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Long County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (912) 545-2147
- Area population (ZIP 31316)
- 13,421
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31316; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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